# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=1654 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 1655 --- ## [So I just realized...my civic has come quite a long way.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-just-realized-my-civic-has-come-quite-a-long-way/15528)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-just-realized-my-civic-has-come-quite-a-long-way/15528 "2006-08-07T17:21:33Z")
So this was the car, when I first bought it… \[http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL655/2420268/9652865/137298951.jpg\] \[http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL655/2420268/9652865/137298047.jpg\] :gay2: These are some pics, of ho… --- ## [Thinking about buying a laptop, how much do you guys think it's worth?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-buying-a-laptop-how-much-do-you-guys-think-its-worth/15634)
**Author:** [@AfXtc777](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AfXtc777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-about-buying-a-laptop-how-much-do-you-guys-think-its-worth/15634 "2006-08-07T16:57:02Z")
It’s an hp model# ze4430us http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?cc=us&docname=c00249294&lc=en&jumpid=reg\_R1002\_USEN Theres a link to the model… please let me know what you guys think it’s worth before I … --- ## [Short Shifter Question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/short-shifter-question/14650)
**Author:** [@ShiftDead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShiftDead)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/short-shifter-question/14650 "2006-08-07T16:34:12Z")
I need a short shifter but would it be easier to cut the stock one down and tap the top so i can screw the knob back on?? Or is there some mechanical diff. besides the length of the shifter arm? --- ## [260hp + 1350lbs = Sweet](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/260hp-1350lbs-sweet/15590)
**Author:** [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/260hp-1350lbs-sweet/15590 "2006-08-07T16:31:32Z")
http://www.caterham.co.uk/showroom/index.htm CSR260 Model ENGINE: Cosworth 2.3-litre Ford Duratec Max power: 260 bhp Maximum Speed: 155mph 0-60 3.1 seconds “0-100mph time of 8.1 sec almost beggars belief. Consid… --- ## [8/6 ROCHESTER Sunday Meet](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/8-6-rochester-sunday-meet/15188)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/8-6-rochester-sunday-meet/15188 "2006-08-07T16:27:56Z")
So who else is down? I’d like to get out to the roch and get some clips of you guys. I’ve got no idea where you guys meet up so let us know. I hope you local guys all show :tup: Inner-loop-racing anyone? :slight\_smile: … --- ## [ride in a supra...ROFL](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ride-in-a-supra-rofl/15565)
**Author:** [@Twizted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twizted)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ride-in-a-supra-rofl/15565 "2006-08-07T16:25:51Z")
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/ride+in+my+supra/0/9b2495cc-413a-49ab-909e-980a003e5f46.htm guys pretty good --- ## [Ace Speciality in Tonawanda](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ace-speciality-in-tonawanda/15623)
**Author:** [@Slomies](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slomies)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ace-speciality-in-tonawanda/15623 "2006-08-07T16:20:09Z")
I ended up taking my cylinder head to Ace Speciality in Tonawanda to have one of the camshaft holder bolts removed, since it had snapped in there. I didn’t want to risk ruining the head trying to ez-out it or heli-coil … --- ## [How much FWHP should the boosted SHO be set at ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-fwhp-should-the-boosted-sho-be-set-at/15594)
**Author:** [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-fwhp-should-the-boosted-sho-be-set-at/15594 "2006-08-07T15:49:57Z")
ok, so alex got the $$$$ tranny from FPS, and it can handle a good amount of power … somewhere beyond 450 to the wheels… alex is aiming for a mere 300-325 to the wheels on his car, i keep telling him to join the 430 clu… --- ## [UB DC++](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ub-dc/15579)
**Author:** [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ub-dc/15579 "2006-08-07T15:34:53Z")
I just need a quick count of the people on here that use DC++ and whether or not you are on campus or off campus… I may… be setting something up to benefit the people that are on NYSPEED and use “Bizzarro” hub --- ## [Online movie sites?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/online-movie-sites/15626)
**Author:** [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/online-movie-sites/15626 "2006-08-07T15:08:40Z")
Are there websites where you can watch movies online without paying to download them? Like streaming video? --- ## [Definately a long shot, but any chance anyone is driving to Florida?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/definately-a-long-shot-but-any-chance-anyone-is-driving-to-florida/15628)
**Author:** [@AfXtc777](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AfXtc777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/definately-a-long-shot-but-any-chance-anyone-is-driving-to-florida/15628 "2006-08-07T15:00:22Z")
So I posted a thread about moving down there later this week, sold the cars already because I wasn’t 100% if either would make it down there. Now I don’t really feel like flying by myself, just because I actually like ta… --- ## [Potato Gun](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/potato-gun/15580)
**Author:** [@Gustav](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gustav)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/potato-gun/15580 "2006-08-07T14:53:54Z")
Can anyone give me a parts list and some instructions on how to made a potato gun? --- ## [Alaskan Pipeline Down: Not so good](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620)
**Author:** [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alaskan-pipeline-down-not-so-good/15620 "2006-08-07T14:35:20Z")
Great timing. A 400,000-barrel daily disruption accounts for about 15% of the 2.8 million barrels a day that West Coast oil companies are currently running through their refineries. http://www.marketwatch.com/news/st… --- ## [Anyone In Construction](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-in-construction/15599)
**Author:** [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-in-construction/15599 "2006-08-07T14:31:45Z")
I need a few estimate on some work to be done to my house…anyone in construction want to drop me a PM and ill give u more info one what I want done and maybe we can set up a time to meet and talk things over…Basicall a p… --- ## [elise\>old drunk lady's ass](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elise-old-drunk-ladys-ass/14554)
**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elise-old-drunk-ladys-ass/14554 "2006-08-07T14:05:53Z")
driving back from TITS with Notch DC5 shotty in the elise and dan behind us in the sti, ipull up next to a newer white sedan (new malibu?). The guy rolls down hiw window and says something to the effect of “nice fucking… --- ## [VIDEO.. Jay Leno interview/new Camaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/video-jay-leno-interview-new-camaro/15560)
**Author:** [@ugo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ugo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/video-jay-leno-interview-new-camaro/15560 "2006-08-07T14:02:06Z")
http://www.dpccars.com/car-movies/08-06-06pageJayLenoChevyCamaroConcept.htm --- ## [de-tuning question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/de-tuning-question/15604)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/de-tuning-question/15604 "2006-08-07T13:43:48Z")
This is a “technical” question but the reason I am asking is more “general automotive”. How much can a car be de-tuned (meaning less power) and still run well and not harm anything? I KNOW IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN BUT… Wo… --- ## [Yo Howie!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yo-howie/15549)
**Author:** [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yo-howie/15549 "2006-08-07T13:42:33Z")
Happy 25th Birthday man! Hope you have an awesome one man :tup: :bday::headbang: :eekdance: :beer2: :present: --- ## [ISO: all inclusive caribbean vacation](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/iso-all-inclusive-caribbean-vacation/15303)
**Author:** [@blueaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blueaccord)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/iso-all-inclusive-caribbean-vacation/15303 "2006-08-07T13:03:05Z")
OK me and my girl are trying to find somewhere to go on vacation. We want to go to some kind of caribbean but cant find one as a decent price or what we are looking for. Anyways I was wondering if anyone knows of any go… --- ## [Audi S3 - US release....maybe](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-s3-us-release-maybe/15584)
**Author:** [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-s3-us-release-maybe/15584 "2006-08-07T12:42:09Z")
I’d drive it. And if all goes well…it just may be my next car. --- ## [Buffalo Trolley](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffalo-trolley/15613)
**Author:** [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffalo-trolley/15613 "2006-08-07T12:25:31Z")
Somebody in Buffalo rents out trolley-buses. I know because I’ve talked to them before, but I can’t remember how I got in touch with them and I can’t find them on Google. I’m trying to call them to book one for transpo… --- ## [Beckington VS. ugososlow](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beckington-vs-ugososlow/15559)
**Author:** [@ugo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ugo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/beckington-vs-ugososlow/15559 "2006-08-07T11:46:19Z")
The stars and planets finally aligned and we got two good runs in. The pre-run inspection of my trunk and engine compartment turned up no evidence of modifications. :snky: The 'Vette held about 3/4 car lead on the firs… --- ## [FBod vs. Honda Shootout](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fbod-vs-honda-shootout/13845)
**Author:** [@jltalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jltalon)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fbod-vs-honda-shootout/13845 "2006-08-07T11:44:40Z")
The idea came across my head after reading pages and pages of worthless drama over the last month first between Chuck and Kevin and now Beck and Sherm so why not have a shoot out… 5 FBods Against 5 Civics One Roll & On… --- ## [de-1337 thread :O](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/de-1337-thread-o/15615)
**Author:** [@taurusho](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/taurusho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/de-1337-thread-o/15615 "2006-08-07T11:41:13Z")
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3382491587979249836 w-t-f. --- ## [What's shaftplay?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-shaftplay/15603)
**Author:** [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-shaftplay/15603 "2006-08-07T11:30:59Z")
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/volvo/9/bebc0fe5-f5b0-4599-bb4d-38548e6b2840.htm Uh… --- ## [DAM IT Optima Red Top Discharged to 5 volts...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dam-it-optima-red-top-discharged-to-5-volts/15544)
**Author:** [@RobY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobY)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dam-it-optima-red-top-discharged-to-5-volts/15544 "2006-08-07T10:48:36Z")
So I come back from my 2 month vacation expecting my car to work. Nope. Check the battery its discharged to 5 volts. Dead as a doornail. Charging Now. Hopefully It wont take too long im hungry and I gots no food in … --- ## [300GB Removable Storage by Christmas...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300gb-removable-storage-by-christmas/15611)
**Author:** [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300gb-removable-storage-by-christmas/15611 "2006-08-07T10:37:21Z")
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1997498,00.asp Too bad it costs $180 for the media and $15k for the drives…1.6TB by 2010… --- ## [Real live Wargames?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/real-live-wargames/15591)
**Author:** [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/real-live-wargames/15591 "2006-08-07T10:27:24Z")
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislav\_Petrov Holy shit! :open\_mouth: Cliffs: Russian Dude ignores what turned out to be a false computer warning thus saving the world from a nuclear disaster. Ironically enough this oc… --- ## [8/6 Auto-X: Seneca Grand Prix #3](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/8-6-auto-x-seneca-grand-prix-3/15522)
**Author:** [@MXS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MXS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/8-6-auto-x-seneca-grand-prix-3/15522 "2006-08-07T09:40:49Z")
We’re back at Seneca Army Depot once again. This week’s event is hosted by CNY region. \[http://static.flickr.com/66/196697020\_b180f8038b.jpg\] Rochester crew: let’s meet at East Ave Dunkin Donuts at 6:45, leaving by 7. … --- ## [Spy Shots: ’08 Chevrolet Malibu](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/spy-shots-08-chevrolet-malibu/15602)
**Author:** [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/spy-shots-08-chevrolet-malibu/15602 "2006-08-07T09:01:45Z")
In the world of spy photographers, the two best allies are a long lens and a keen understanding of the law. The fact is, many automakers develop their cars in top-secret conditions - and then drive them on public roads w… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=1653) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=1655)